The Fiddle Leaf Fig is an interior design staple displayed hundreds of times in Architectural Digest. It is also the unofficial plant of the French fashion house CELINE. Native to Western Africa, the Ficus lyrata can be found from Cameroon to Sierra Leone, where it grows in humid tropical rainforests. A bit particularbut worth it, the Fiddle Fig prefers higher humidity and bright light. The Small-Leaf Fiddle Leaf Fig, or Bambino, produces more compact foliage, giving it a fuller appearance. Its dense growth makes occasional leaf drop less noticeable, helping it maintain its shape and visual appeal over time.